Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Pay: $16.00/hr
Schedule: 4 days per week, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Shift: 1st Shift
Experience: 0–1 year
Education: High School Diploma or GED

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse and material handling operations. This position involves operating powered industrial trucks to assist with loading, unloading, lifting, moving, and positioning materials.

This is an entry-level opportunity for candidates with 0–1 year of experience who are interested in warehouse operations and material handling. Candidates should be safety-conscious, reliable, and willing to learn proper equipment operation and workplace procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, to move and position materials safely.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials throughout the warehouse or work area.
• Use appropriate lifting equipment to move, lift, and handle products or materials.
• Follow established operating procedures and workplace safety guidelines.
• Complete assigned material handling tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and materials while operating machinery.
• Follow supervisor instructions and communicate any equipment or safety concerns.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year of previous experience preferred.
• Previous forklift or warehouse equipment experience is beneficial.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety and safe material handling practices.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn equipment operation procedures and follow company guidelines.

Work Environment

• Warehouse or material handling environment.
• Frequent movement of materials and products.
• Requires attention to detail and a commitment to safe equipment operation.
• Must follow applicable safety procedures when working around powered industrial trucks and other warehouse equipment.

Keywords

Forklift Operator, Entry-Level Forklift Operator, Warehouse Associate, Material Handler, Forklift, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), Warehouse Operations, Loading and Unloading, Material Handling, Product Movement, Equipment Operation, Inventory Movement, Warehouse Safety, 1st Shift, Four-Day Workweek.